2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jun 21, 2022 · Engine · CO

I was driving on the highway just reaching 55 mph, that is when all of a sudden, my suv stalled out with no warning no sound nothing. I tried to restart it and sounded as if it was trying to start but wouldn't. after a couple of times of trying that is when a tow truck came and as he was putting my suv on the flat bed I noticed huge amount oil on the ground. I got it towed to Chevy dealership for service and that is when they told me that the 6th cylinder cracked also a rod went through causing a hole in the engine block. I asked what could have caused it, because I'm on top of my maintenance and my suv only had 94,000 miles on it. That is when he explained to me that it was nothing that I did and that there was nothing that I could've done to prevent it and that there was nothing I did wrong that caused it. So, the leaves me asking, isn't that a manufacturing issue?

Filed Mar 22, 2021 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 210,702 miles · CT

The check engine light came on, my gas tank needle went down to empty on a full tank of gas and will not come back up, and it stalls. While I was driving.

Filed Oct 12, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · NV

Low beams stopped working, took it to the dealer who replaced both bulbs and it worked for a couple weeks now low beams randomly shut off while driving, especially at night. Airbag sensor keeps turning on and off and the horn stopped working. The airbag sensor seems to come on more on longer trips around the city with more turns.

Filed Nov 21, 2016 · Fuel system · 76,000 miles · NY

The fuel gauge is fluctuating from full to empty and the empty light comes on. It has occurred a few times now over the last few weeks. The issue has the potential to cause a stall condition, if the vehicle runs out of gas unknowingly due to this inaccurate gauge condition. I have been able to research some documented evidence of this known issue on the federal safety agency, but have not found any solution being offered by gm.

Filed Apr 25, 2016 · Engine · 28,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving 15 MPH and making a left turn, the engine stalled and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to replaced. The vehicle was repaired twice; however, the failure was persistent. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000.

Filed Mar 18, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 25,000 miles · TX

While driving low beam lights shut off while driving at night. Will not come on now! This is a very dangerous situation for safety reasons. I am 73 years old and afraid to drive at night and also daytime with no daytime running lights. Please advise if there is a recall or solution so I can have dealer get it fixed. Loyal chevrolet customer for 50 years that needs desperate help. Thank you! *tr ## VIN passed ## chevy trailblazer lt2 2008 ##

Filed Jan 8, 2015 · Transmission · 92,000 miles · AZ

Leaving my place of employment, I made a left turn on to the road. While in the turn, my SUV began to stall.the engine malfunction indicator lamp came on. I managed to coast on to someone's property. I turned the engine off and sat there for approximately 15 minutes. Then, I restarted the engine and managed to get home. I used a scanner to get the code for the possible malfunction. The malfunction was listed as p2135, which read, in part "throttle/pedal position sensor/switch a/b voltage correlation". This same problem was cited in the federal safety agency: action number: 10047220 service bulletin number: 340852., for the model year 2008. However, the dealership and gm, have stated that my vehicle is not covered. This is a great source of frustration. With the hundred of thousand of vehicles that has been recalled by gm for a multitude of defects, somehow the model year 2008, is a model of perfection. Fortunate for me, that I was not on the freeway when my vehicle began to loose power.

Filed Sep 26, 2014 · Engine · 72,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while going downhill at 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, however they could not duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

Filed Aug 13, 2014 · Electrical · 86,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated when the brakes were applied the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the ignition switch was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

Filed Aug 8, 2014 · Engine · 55,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the engine stalled and all of the warning indicators were illuminated. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who recommended the replacement of the ignition switch. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

Filed Mar 6, 2014 · Electrical · 61,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that the check engine and air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 61,000 and the current mileage was 63,000.